Human Resources Management

Ben C. Paramore www.BenParamore.com

334-***-**** ? abmwpp@r.postjobfree.com ? 1142 Autumn Ridge Road, Montgomery,

AL 36117

SENIOR FINANCE EXECUTIVE

A strategic business leader with financial savvy, functional versatility,

and strong relationship-building capabilities known for producing results

and driving effective team performance. A forward-thinking and

operationally-minded finance executive.

LEADERSHIP TRACK "Accounting

department and

TRITON MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC., Montgomery, Alabama integrity of

(Regional retail and finance company with 350 employees financial

across 104 operating entities with revenues of statements has

approximately $45 million annually) improved greatly.

Exceeded my

Chief Financial Officer - June 2007 to April 2010 expectation in

Brought on board by the CEO to reorganize the finance working with

function to maximize productivity, efficiency, and Operations."

reporting and bring a financial perspective to the CEO, Triton

business strategy process. Member of the Executive

Management Team setting strategic direction and

providing corporate leadership. Direct a 10-person team "Ben's passion

in financial analysis, reporting, and modeling and experience in

activities; budgeting; treasury and cash management; human resources

auditing; due diligence; and controllership functions. is unmatched

Transformed the finance department and reporting Excellent working

functions, re-staffing 3 key positions and topgrading knowledge of

the accounting department; slashing month-end closing Supply Chain

from 20 days to 4; curtailing year-end audit time by Management I

2/3 while reducing audit adjustments from 40+ to 4 in am very confident

year 1 and 0 in year 2. in Ben's ability

to lead this

KELLY AEROSPACE, INC., Montgomery, Alabama critical effort

(Aerospace engine components manufacturer with four [supplier

operating divisions, 310 employees, and $48 million in consolidation &

annual revenues) optimization] in

our company."

Vice President, Human Resources and COO, Kelly

Supply Chain Management - Oct 2004 to June 2007 Aerospace

Promoted by the COO for HR passion and experience to

lead a 7-person team in executing the corporate vision

of creating "a company that people WANT to work for." "Good knowledge

Member of the Executive Management Team setting of manufacturing

strategic vision and providing corporate leadership. costs. Good

Centralized professional recruiting leader and

manages time

well."

GM, Nypro

processes to significantly upgrade professional hires and supplier

management to leverage economies of scale.

. Pioneered a consolidation and qualification plan to transform 4 operating

companies with no standardized purchasing plan, no leverage or economies

of scale, 800+ vendors, and no relationship or supply agreements.

Instituted proactive negotiation practices to improve pricing and terms.

Developed the plan that slashed vendor base by 40% leading to reduced

costs and cut raw material inventory.

Corporate Controller - Oct 2001 to Oct 2004

Recruited by the CFO into a newly-created position post-acquisition,

reorganization, and debt restructuring. Re-staffed the accounting

department; created new, standardized financial reporting system and chart

of accounts. Led 4 direct reports in all accounting, financial reporting,

and tax functions; managed banking relationships; and served as

Trustee/Administrator for 401(k).

. Collaborated with the CFO and Private Equity partner to successfully re-

finance $20 million of senior debt, securing lower interest rates and more

liquid capital availability. Shrewdly managed the resulting cash within a

highly-leveraged environment to comply with strict asset-based lending

requirements.

NYPRO, INC., Boston, Massachusetts

(Recognized leader in the precision injection molding and contract

manufacturing industries serving Fortune 1000 companies with annual

revenues of $700 million)

Plant Controller, Dothan, Alabama and Chicago, Illinois - Dec 1995 to Oct

2001

Led two separate divisions directing teams of up to 9 members across

finance, accounting, purchasing, materials management, and human resources.

Challenged to set up accounting and reporting structures, establishing

accounting policies and procedures, and hiring the accounting staff for the

Dothan start-up plant. Subject matter expert on "costs to manufacture"; led

supplier product purchase agreement negotiations.

. Appointed to the Board of Directors of Nypro Mexico, Inc. and challenged

to create the strategic vision and guide management in achieving the

vision for this newly-acquired plant.

PREVIOUS RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Senior Internal Auditor, BLOUT, INC. - 1993 to 1995

Audit Supervisor / Consultant, HICKS, ROWELL & JOHNSON, CPA - 1991 to 1993

Senior Staff Auditor / Consultant, SALTMARSH, CLEAVELAND & GUND, CPA - 1987

to 1991

CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants ? Alabama Society of

Certified Public Accountants ? Financial Executives International (FEI)

(President of Birmingham Chapter) ? Institute of Internal Auditors ?

Vistage Key Executive Group

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Computer Information Science - 1987

Troy University, Troy, Alabama

Topgrading, Smart & Associates

Leadership Institute, Nypro

LAI Lean Academy, MIT

Ranger Leadership Training, Leading Concepts

Leadership Program, Chamber of Commerce

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